Technician - Temporary

Central States•Aiken, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary technician role focused on supporting plant operations. The core functions involve adhering to safety procedures, operating and maintaining workstations, performing material handling, assisting operators with machine monitoring and troubleshooting, completing production tasks with various tools, maintaining a clean work area, training new hires, ensuring quality control standards are met, and cross-training in multiple production areas as needed. The role also includes performing other departmental duties to support overall operations.

Requirements

Operates assigned equipment and performs duties safely and efficiently while meeting daily production and quality targets.
Successfully cross-trains in at least one additional production area within designated timeframes.
Collaborates effectively with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues promptly.
Consistently produces work that meets or exceeds quality standards with minimal rework.
Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvements that drive gains in efficiency or quality.
Accurately reads and applies measurements using standard tools and performs necessary mathematical calculations.
Understands cost control and what financially impacts the team.
Learns and applies new production processes or systems within established training timelines.
Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication
Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment
Basic mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required protective equipment (PPE); help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
Assist “Operators” by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
Ensures that Quality Control is being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.
Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.